2025 Grant Recipients
Total Distributed $ 55,286.14
Army Cadet League of Canada, BC Kitimat Parents Association: A civilian non-profit organization working in partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces to support the
Royal Canadian Army Cadet program.
$7,200.00 – Purchase Marksmanship Safety Supplies/Equipment, Drum Major Mace, Uniforms, Boots, Ceremonial Uniform Parts and Training Activities equipment.
Kitimat Arts for Youth: The Kitimat Arts for Youth (KAFY) supports all visual and performing arts for youth in the communities of Kitimat and Kitamaat Village.
$6,850.00 – Kitimat Band and Music Basics Programs, Instrument Cleaning/Repair, Drama Camp, Instrument Clinics, and an Instrument Purchase.
Kitimat Community Development Centre: The Kitimat Community Development Centre (Kitimat CDC) is a family resource centre providing child, youth, family and community
services in Kitimat.
$18,736.14 – Purchase equipment and furniture for the Community Group Space; Baby’s car Seat, Safety Gates and Children’s Play equipment and Toys to be used in the out-of-school and Healthy Babies programs. Support the food and nutrition program.
Kitimat Community Services Society: Is committed to improving the quality of life for all citizens in the Kitimat Valley by providing programs to enhance personal, academic, and employment potential.
$6,000.00 – To support the Literacy Kitimat and Kitimat Work BC programs.
MEMSS- Sentinels: FIRST Tech Challenge teams at Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School. First provides opportunities for students in grades 7 through 12 to participate in a competitive robotics program, where students explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) in a safe environment. Teams design and build robots while supporting the creation of their team’s brand, reputation, and reach with the support of teachers and community mentors.
$3,000.00 – Purchase equipment to build Robots, kits for Workshops, Community Event package.
Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Society, 63 Kitimat: The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR 63 Kitimat) makes funds available to purchase vessels and equipment to maintain life-saving services on the greater Douglas Channel area.
$3,500.00 –First Aid Training Certification of Ten Members
Kitimat Museum & Archives: Provides arts, heritage, and cultural services to Kitimat citizens and visitors. Funding is spent on Museum services, youth programming, and exhibitions for the benefit of Kitimat, Haisla and the region.
$4,500 – Art Workshops and purchase a Surveillance Camera System.
Tamitik Status of Women: Tamitik Status of Women (TSW) provides services for the underprivileged, empowering clients for further growth and independence in a time of need, crisis or hardship. TSW programs reduce isolation while increasing social connections.
$5,500.00 – Free Store and Furniture Exchange programs.